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Example 6 - Round Rod and Rebar
250 steel rods in a bundle.
Each rod is % in. diameter and 12 ft. long.
(Refer to M035 table 1.1)
Length of Rod X approx. weight per Unit
Length X Number of Rods
L x Unit Wt x Number of Rod
= ___________
We have now completed eight examples working through volume, area and linear
calculations.
To calculate weight of any load, ensure you can answer three questions:
• What is the shape?
• What are the dimensions?
• What is the material?
